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Boston Home Inspection — Certified & Bilingual

Trusted home inspectors serving Boston and surrounding Suffolk County, MA. Same-day digital reports.

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Home Inspections in Boston, MA

Boston's housing stock is among the oldest in the country. The majority of single-family homes and triple-deckers in neighborhoods like Dorchester, South End, Jamaica Plain, and Roxbury date to the 1880s–1920s — a period when knob-and-tube wiring and cast iron plumbing were standard. Buyers in Boston need an inspector who understands how these systems age and what red flags look like in real-world conditions, not just textbooks.

Triple-deckers are Boston's defining housing type, and each one presents unique inspection challenges: three independent heating and electrical systems, shared rooflines, and foundations that have weathered a century or more of New England winters. We inspect every accessible unit and document shared systems thoroughly.

In East Boston, Hyde Park, and Roslindale — home to large Spanish-speaking communities — we conduct inspections fully in English or Spanish, so nothing gets lost in translation when you're making the biggest purchase of your life.

We cover all Boston neighborhoods: Back Bay, South End, Charlestown, East Boston, Dorchester, Roxbury, Jamaica Plain, Hyde Park, Roslindale, West Roxbury, Mattapan, and Mission Hill.

Why Boston Buyers Choose Marte Home Inspections

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InterNACHI Certified

Trained and certified to the highest standards in the industry, with specific knowledge of New England's older building stock.

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Bilingual — English & Spanish

We inspect and report in both languages. Critical for Boston's East Boston, Hyde Park, and Roslindale communities.

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Same-Day Digital Reports

Your full report — with photos, findings, and priority items — delivered digitally the same day as your inspection.

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Fast Availability in Boston

We keep availability in Suffolk County. In a competitive Boston market, you can't afford to wait a week for an inspector.

Home Inspection Services in Boston

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Buyer's Home Inspection

Full inspection of structure, roof, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and foundation. Covers single-family homes, triple-deckers, and condos throughout Boston.

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Pre-Listing Inspection

Sellers use this to uncover issues before listing — avoiding surprises during the buyer's inspection that can derail a deal or drop the price.

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New Construction Inspection

Even new builds have defects. We inspect at final walkthrough to catch what builders miss before you take ownership.

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Condo Inspection

Condo inspections in Boston require attention to shared systems and the building envelope. We document your unit and flag shared infrastructure concerns.

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Boston Home Inspection FAQ

Boston's housing stock dates primarily to the 1880s–1920s. The most common issues we find include knob-and-tube wiring (still live in many older buildings), cast iron drain lines with root intrusion or scale buildup, aging slate or flat built-up roofs, asbestos pipe insulation in basements, and triple-decker foundation settling or water infiltration.
For a typical Boston triple-decker or single-family home, expect 2.5–3.5 hours on site. Larger multi-family buildings or historic properties with complex systems can run 4+ hours. We deliver your digital report the same day.
Yes. Condo inspections in Boston require attention to shared systems — HVAC, plumbing stacks, roof access, and common area conditions. We inspect the unit and document everything visible within your ownership boundaries, and flag concerns about shared infrastructure.
Absolutely. We cover all Boston neighborhoods including East Boston, Dorchester, Roxbury, Jamaica Plain, Hyde Park, Roslindale, West Roxbury, Mattapan, and Charlestown. We are bilingual in English and Spanish — especially helpful in East Boston and Hyde Park's large Spanish-speaking communities.
Triple-deckers are Boston's most common housing type and a unique inspection challenge. We check each unit's plumbing, electrical, and heating independently, inspect the common stairwells, roof access, foundation, and exterior envelope. Moisture intrusion at the foundation and outdated electrical are the issues we flag most often.

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